Retro Chase Lounge
1970s Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric
1980s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric
1980s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric
1980s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Brass, Iron
1980s American Retro Chase Lounge
Nickel
1970s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Brass
1990s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric
1980s American Retro Chase Lounge
Brass
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric, Plywood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Retro Chase Lounge
Upholstery
1980s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Wool, Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Bronze
1980s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Wood, Goatskin, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Wool, Ash
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Wool, Ash
1980s Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Chenille
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Wool, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric, Wool, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric, Wool, Rosewood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Bouclé
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Chase Lounge
Textile
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Bouclé, Wool, Elm
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2010s American Retro Chase Lounge
Brass
2010s Spanish Country Retro Chase Lounge
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Metal
2010s British Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel
2010s French Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Alabaster, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Onyx, Granite, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Chase Lounge
Metal, Brass, Nickel
2010s Belgian Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Linen
2010s North American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Brass
2010s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Retro Chase Lounge
Oak
Recent Sales
1980s North American Retro Chase Lounge
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Chase Lounge
Iron
1970s Italian Retro Chase Lounge
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Chrome
1970s Philippine Retro Chase Lounge
1950s Italian Retro Chase Lounge
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Upholstery
1950s American Retro Chase Lounge
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Late 20th Century American Retro Chase Lounge
1980s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Retro Chase Lounge
Chenille, Wood, Upholstery
1980s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Rattan
1980s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Bouclé, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Retro Chase Lounge
Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Chrome
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Retro Chase Lounge
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
1990s American Retro Chase Lounge
Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Mohair
1980s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric
1980s Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Brass
1970s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fiberglass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Velvet, Maple
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Lucite
Late 20th Century American Retro Chase Lounge
Suede, Fabric
Late 20th Century North American Retro Chase Lounge
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Brass, Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Goatskin
1950s French Retro Chase Lounge
Silk, Walnut
1970s Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric, Teak, Bouclé
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Steel
1970s American Retro Chase Lounge
Upholstery
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric, Foam
1980s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Oak
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Wood, Wool
1980s Unknown Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Stone
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Chrome
1980s American Retro Chase Lounge
Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric
1980s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Wicker, Rattan
1980s American Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Velvet
1980s American Hollywood Regency Retro Chase Lounge
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Velvet, Maple
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chase Lounge
Wool, Beech
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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